What is the 'LSE'? Definition & meaning

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OEIC

Unique to the UK, these funds pool together money to invest from multiple investors.

Beta

Learn what Beta stands for in finance.

Wall Street

A street in New York that became a figure of speech for the financial markets of the US.

Growth stocks

These are stocks in companies that are considered to be “growing”. These companies may be delivering new products and services, or entering new markets.

Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

A statement that summarises firm's expenses, costs, and revenues incurred during a time period. AKA income statement.

Alpha

The percentage by which an investor outperforms a relevant benchmark.

Know Your Customer (KYC)

A legal requirement for financial firms to understand exactly who their customers are. Used to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.

Gross Margin

The difference between a company's revenue and the cost to produce its goods/services, divided by revenue.

Retail Prices Index (RPI)

An index published each month by the Office for National Statistics, which measures the level of retail prices in the UK. Cash flows on all index-linked gilts are linked to the RPI.

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